In Memory of Travails - Memory Optimization and Performance Strategies in GraphQL

Overview

Explore memory optimization and performance enhancement strategies in this 33-minute conference talk from Conf42 JavaScript 2024. Dive into a comprehensive case study of Auction.com's GraphQL implementation, learning about initial performance testing methodologies, memory management techniques, and the integration of Redis for GraphQL subscriptions. Discover practical approaches to identifying and resolving memory-related issues, implementing optimization strategies, and measuring performance improvements. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates advanced memory management techniques, shares final optimization results, and discusses future directions for maintaining high-performance JavaScript applications.

Syllabus

Introduction to Performance Issues
Background on Auction.com and GraphQL
Initial Testing and Measurements
Memory Optimization Strategies
Further Performance Improvements
Redis and GraphQL Subscriptions
Advanced Memory Management Techniques
Final Optimizations and Results
Conclusions and Future Directions